2025-03-221683The Fundamental Constitutions for the Province of East New Jersey in America, (1683) art. VIIhttps://dspace.d106.bravog.com/handle/123456789/1749--Provided the state with the authority to arm and defend its forts,, castles, cities, and other places of defense. Also regulated the possession of firearms by citizensenARMED FORCESPOSSESSIONBook chapter